Mike Nelson

Jonah Goldberg, a conservative commentator, Gil Guerra, a policy analyst focusing on Latin America, and Mike Nelson, a retired Army Special Forces officer, dive deep into the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro's capture. They discuss the mixed motives behind the U.S. actions, the pitfalls of inconsistent messaging, and the potential long-term implications for regional stability. The conversation also touches on the significance of oil and drugs in policy justifications, as well as the cultural nuances involved in understanding this geopolitical event.

Graham Wood, Atlantic staff writer focused on the Middle East. Michael Warren, senior editor and political commentator. Mike Nelson, retired Army Special Forces officer and military analyst. They discuss the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reported leadership hits, timing and motives, uncertainty about end states, regional reactions, risks of blowback, and who might fill any power vacuum.

Mike Nelson, former military officer with operational expertise; Megan McArdle, policy writer focused on pragmatic economics and tech; David French, legal commentator known for constitutional analysis. They debate plausible ground-operation options in Iran and costs of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. They also tackle Meta’s courtroom losses, social-media addiction suits, and practical responses like phone limits in schools.

Mike Warren, senior editor offering media analysis and policy context. Jonah Goldberg, editor-at-large giving strategic and cultural perspective. Mike Nelson, former military officer analyzing national security and coalition dynamics. They debate whether strikes produced leverage, Trump's shifting rhetoric and briefings, U.S.-Israel diverging war aims, Iran's asymmetric advantages, and timing risks from domestic politics.

Mike Warren, Dispatch senior editor offering editorial perspective; Tim Mak, on-the-ground reporter and founder of Iran War Dispatches; Mike Nelson, retired Army Special Forces officer focused on national security. They discuss tactical vs strategic success in Iran. They cover on-the-ground reporting, internet blackouts and Starlink, drone warfare and Russian support, and diverging U.S.-Israeli goals.